My father’s mother, Granny Mehaffy, was not known for her skills in the kitchen. She was a grandmother who smelled more of scotch and tasteful perfume than vanilla. She was tiny, bright, and brisk, and before we accepted an invitation Read on!
Grilled Quail with Winter Greens Agrodolce
Big birds are for celebrations. Medium birds are for everyday. And tiny birds are for everyday celebrations. I’m not sure why quail seem so exotic–they’re tasty, versatile and cook quickly & easily. No one has to argue over who gets Read on!
Asian Pork Meatballs with Braised Winter Greens
“Solvitur Ambulando.” Solve it by walking. Every day–rain, shine, cold, or not enough time. I walk, not to get “in shape,” not to lose a few pounds, but to keep from losing my mind. I leave the house carrying around Read on!
Tangerine Sorbet and Chevre Tart
“Mom, are you crying?” Tess asked incredulously as I finished the last pages of These Happy Golden Years, the last of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Little House on the Prairie series. I somehow grew up with the notion that I Read on!
Green Bean Salad with Toasted Seeds & Nuts
by Elizabeth Winslow Sometimes, when a restaurant closes, it leaves a hole in your heart. Such was the case with Azul on Caesar Chavez, in the beautifully restored house that’s now home to The Shuck Shack. Comfortably hip, Azul served Read on!
Savory Butternut Squash Tart with Pancetta and Gorgonzola
When my grandmother made pastry, she used the palm of her hand for a measuring cup. After years of practice, she knew the soft weight of a cup of flour or exactly how much sweet cream butter to cut into Read on!
Ribeye & Mushroom Stroganoff
Montesino Farm is one of the world’s special places. We drive there from Austin, rolling our windows down when we get to Wimberley. As the winding roads take us closer, our cares fly out the window. By the time we Read on!
Radish, Arugula & Sweet Corn Salad
1 bunch radishes, washed, trimmed and cut into chunks or wedges 2 ears corn, shucked and grilled, kernels removed 4 c. baby arugula, washed and spun dry 2 T. white balsamic 1 small shallot, minced 1/3 c. olive oil salt Read on!
Tibetan Ratatouille
adapted from Beyond the Great Wall, Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid 4 Asian eggplants 2 medium tomatoes 4 green onions 2 T toasted sesame oil 1 T minced garlic 1 T grated ginger 2 t salt 1/2-1 c homemade chicken Read on!